stand·out
ˈstand-ˌau̇t 
often attributive
: one that is prominent or conspicuous especially because of excellence
stood out; standing out; stands out
1
a
: to appear as if in relief : project
b
: to be prominent or conspicuous
stands out from the crowd
2
: to steer away from shore
3
: to be stubborn in resolution or resistance
Synonyms
Examples of standout in a Sentence
Noun
She is a standout among the available candidates.
All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout.
Verb
the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly
Recent Examples on the Web
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Former University of Kansas men’s basketball standout Perry Ellis returned to the United States on May 12 after leading his Fukui Blowinds team to a championship in Japan’s pro basketball B3 League.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
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Noun
The Dolphins used the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to select Waddle, and since joining South Florida’s NFL franchise the former Alabama standout has set a couple of NFL and franchise records.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
Former University of Kansas men’s basketball standout Perry Ellis returned to the United States on May 12 after leading his Fukui Blowinds team to a championship in Japan’s pro basketball B3 League.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
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“Standout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standout. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
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standout
1 of 2 noun
stand·out
ˈstan-ˌdau̇t
: one that is well-known or outstanding especially because of excellence
stand out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)stan-ˈdau̇t
1
: to stick out from a surface : project
2
: to be easily seen or recognized
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